finale
word
/fəˈnæɫi/
/fɪnˈɑːli/
Definition
The last and most important part of a performance, event, or series, especially in shows, competitions, or stories.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or semi-formal; most common in arts (music, theater, TV series, competitions). Often used as "season finale" for TV shows. Not typically used for sports matches unless referring to the last performance segment.
Spanish: final - desenlace (espectáculo)Portuguese (BR): finale - desfecho (espetáculo)Portuguese (PT): finale - desfecho (espetáculo)Chinese (Simplified): 大结局 - 终场Chinese (Traditional): 大結局 - 終場Hindi: समापन - अंतिम भागArabic: النهاية (عرض) - خاتمة (مسرحية أو مسلسل)Bengali: সমাপ্তি - শেষাংশ (নাটক বা অনুষ্ঠান)Russian: финал - заключительная часть (шоу)Japanese: フィナーレ - 最終幕Vietnamese: chung kết - phần kết (buổi biểu diễn)Korean: 피날레 - 결말 (공연)Turkish: final - kapanış (gösteri)Urdu: اختتامی - اختتام (ڈرامہ یا شو کا)Indonesian: finale - puncak acara
Example Sentences
The concert ended with a beautiful finale.
basic
The show’s finale surprised everyone.
basic
They clapped loudly at the end of the finale.
basic
Are you excited for the series finale tonight?
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The fireworks display was the perfect finale to the festival.
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They saved their best performance for the finale.
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